EP289 Erik Thorstenn of Bonginator RetroDeath, Synthwave Meets Death Metal, and the Poutine Tour

Host Tom Robbins of And Now The Band sits down with Erik Thorstenn, frontman of Bonginator, to dive into the band’s explosive new album Retrodeath — dropping on the 24th. From synthwave-infused death metal to retro horror and B-movie inspiration, Erik shares how Bonginator has carved a wild and unique sound that bridges heavy music with nostalgic chaos.🔥 In This Episode:Inside Retro Death — Bonginator’s most collaborative and experimental album yetHow synthwave, EDM, and death metal fuse to create a new, brutal hybrid soundThe band’s upcoming 7-week tour with Nomas and the importance of DIY venues like MagBar and Highland TaproomWhy fans in Phoenix, Albuquerque, and Boise bring the most energyMovie and video game influences: The Fog, RoboCop, They Live, Silent Hill 2, and cult horror classics like Pieces and Evil DeadBehind the chaos: life on the road, tour rules, and the legend of Monsieur Le MarRetro Death vinyl variants, tapes, and collectible merch for old-school fansPoutine challenges, bus life, and the balance between food, metal, and madnessErik’s talks about what’s next for Bonginator🎮🎸 Whether you love brutal riffs, retro horror, or sci-fi nostalgia, this episode delivers a high-energy dive into one of metal’s most creative young bands.⚡ Stream “Retro Death” everywhere October 24th!#Bonginator #ErikThorstenn #RetroDeath #DeathMetal #SynthwaveMetal #MetalPodcast #AndNowTheBand #TomRobbins #EDMMetal #UndergroundMetal #RetroGaming #HorrorMovies #EvilDead #TheyLive #RoboCop #TonyHawkSoundtrack #DeathMetalPodcast #ExtremeMusic #Redivider #NomasTour #MetalTour2025 #PoutineChallenge #HeavyMusic